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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.11, 792.51 and 284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.11, 792.51 and 284.81 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.11 : 792.51 = 284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.11/792.51 = 284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.11x = 792.51 × 284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.11x = 225,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,709.39/528.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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